By Precious D. Freeman
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has strongly denied reports circulating on social media that a police-marked vehicle was responsible for the death of a motorcyclist near the Satcon headquarters in Congo Town.
In an official statement, the LNP clarified that at no point did a police vehicle strike or kill a motorcyclist.
The incident involved Jerry Kollie, a resident of Parco Island, who was riding his motorcycle in a restricted area known as a “No-Go Zone.” According to the LNP, Kollie attempted to flee upon noticing the police-marked vehicle but collided with a taxi, sustaining injuries.
He is currently receiving medical care at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital.
“The misinformation being spread online is completely false and misleading,” the LNP stated. “We assure the public of our commitment to upholding democratic values and maintaining transparency and accountability in all our operations.”
The LNP urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information and to rely on credible sources for updates.
In a related matter, the LNP also refuted inflammatory allegations made by Mulbah K. Morlu who claimed that Deputy Inspector General of Police for Operations, Cllr. J. Nelson Freeman, threatened to “hit and kill bike riders.”
The LNP described the accusations as “baseless and irresponsible,” asserting that Cllr. Freeman has consistently upheld professionalism and demonstrated a commitment to maintaining peace and order.
“These false claims are a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of Cllr. Freeman and undermine the integrity of the LNP,” the statement read. “We remain focused on ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, including bike and Keke riders.”
The LNP called on the public to exercise caution when consuming and sharing information, emphasizing the importance of verifying facts through reliable channels.
Citizens are encouraged to remain calm and law-abiding as legal processes unfold.
“We are committed to serving and protecting every Liberian with integrity and accountability,” the LNP concluded.
“We urge anyone with credible evidence of misconduct to come forward through the appropriate channels.”
